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Kaga Family History

Kaga Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kaba, Kage, Haga, Koga, Kara, Kaya, Kala, Maga, Kata, Kasa

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Where is the Kaga family from?

You can see how Kaga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaga family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kaga families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Kaga family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaga's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Kaga families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kaga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaga. 100% of Kaga men worked as a Farm Hand.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    100%

What Kaga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Kaga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaga census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 336 immigration records available for the last name Kaga. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 79 military records available for the last name Kaga. For the veterans among your Kaga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaga lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Kaga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Kaga in 1961 was 63, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaga ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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